Returning from Margrave Volton's estate, I called Sophia and the girls to the living room to discuss what we'll be doing from now on.

「ーーso that's how it is. I'll be strengthening the defense of this house as well, but I want to hear everyone's opinions.」

「So then, what specifically will we do?」

「Un, we are being trained together by Barack-san, but Knight Leader Dorn-san will take over our sword and spear training.」

「That is very much appreciated. Mock battles between ourselves is fine, but experiencing the Knights' swordsmans.h.i.+p and spear handling will be very educational as well.」

「Maria and Laeva will receive training from the people in the Magic Division.」

「I will do my best at both magic and the spear!」

「I will continue to study alchemy for magic and staff arts.」

Maria and Laeva are br.i.m.m.i.n.g with determination.

「Our equipment, both the weapons and armor, are all good. There is probably no adventurer party with better equipment than us in this continent. Also, this is a precaution for the house, but I plan on improving the barrier magic device used in camp so that it would prevent unregistered individuals from trespa.s.sing.」

This time, it just so happened that Kaede noticed the intruders and eliminated them, but it might not be possible for Kaede to deal with it as simply as this time if a large number of people attacked.

If it was in a life or death situation, Kaede would likely be alright against a lot of people though.

「And I believe that our party, 『Wings of Norn』 should immediately search for an attacker or tank.」

「Sophia, you think so too? Barack-san and the others gave the same advice.」

I even consulted with Barack-san about increasing our personnel to strengthen our war potential and repel the zealot units.

After the discussion, Maria seems to have gone to the workshop with Kaede to weave and sew. Apparently it's to make battle clothing for Laeva.

「So then, Sophia, a slave really is our first choice, huh.」

「There are adventurers who work alone, however, they do not immediately want for strength of bonds.」

「Oh riiight. We can't build a relations.h.i.+p of trust immediately?」

「Yes, we are Tak.u.mi-sama's party members and mistresses, after all. I imagine others can't immediately become familiar.」

I was at a loss when Sophia called herself a mistress.

「Sophia, wouldn't it be better to release you and get married?」

「………… that makes me very happy, but I believe we shouldn't while we are still in this situation. If we, 『Wings of Norn』, become well known in this continent, then no one can object.」

Is that Sophia's only reason?

「Okay, I'll do my best.」

If possible, rather than as an adventurer, I would like to establish my status as an artisan.